Chevy Bolt Cabin Air Filter Replacemenet - No Tools Required!

[@kimberlysmith2765]

Two years later I am again grateful for this video. The instructions and visuals are very clear.

[@HarveyShaw]

Thank you for creating this video! I change this filter annually, and your instructions work great every time. You’ve saved me $100s.

[@donnarivers7627]

You’re a genius! My dealer wanted to charge me $69.95 to change my cabin air filter. So, I figured i didn’t have much to lose by trying it myself. Got my filter on Amazon for less than $15.00 and voila, it worked.

[@Kimmer]

Excellent video. As you say, most people are ruining their glove box by following bad advice on other videos! This is the correct way to do it.

[@BarthSiemens]

I could not follow the manual's instructions to change the cabin air filter, but your video had enough details. I wish I could buy you a coffee.

[@gadflyrock]

Just a heads up after watching this video I went and tried it myself. You can easily do the whole job without detaching the piston at all. Plastic cover latch and the filter are both accessible with the piston still attached. Could save a little bit of time and hassle.

[@kimrexford7502]

It's such a narrow space. How did you do that?

[@gadflyrock]

@@kimrexford7502 It was surprisingly easy, I just sort of reached in there and grabbed it with the tips of my fingers.

[@TripAstute]

Thanks for creating this video. I literally watch it every time I replace the cabin air filter on my Bolt.

[@eckert81]

I saw the earlier video showing disconnection of the damper at the lower end and thought I was just going to pay the dealer to do it. Then I saw your video and (always a last resort!) actually read the manual. Your instructions gave the details the manual didn't. I couldn't believe how easy it was to disconnect and reconnect the damper once you know how. Since it was my first time, it took five minutes, most of which was emptying all the junk out of the glove box. Many thanks!

[@keithsimrell4504]

This video shows the best procedure for replacing the cabin air filter.....well done and thanks for the tip.

[@paulvachier]

You're welcome, glad you found it useful!

[@andreaaw2925]

LIFE and$$$ Saver I watched this in my car. Expecting a whole long drawn out process. Was excited to see this was only a four minute video. I had to be very gentle to take off the piston. Focusing on pushing the circle bit with my nails. Do not pull the piston as this could break that circle connector! Thank you, thank you.

[@Remyvision]

Thanks for the video! OG 2017 Premier owner here. Took about five minutes since this was my first time and I was moving slow so I didn’t screw anything up. I can see halving that time next go around.

[@cwilsonpa]

Excellent , you included all the necessary details - I just changed mine , the secret was knowing to flex the top of the bin and where to disconnect and reconnect the damper. The directions in the owner's manual are woefully inadequate. Your example made it so easy ! Thank you - 2 thumbs up

[@brianlee6270]

Just replaced the cabin air filter in my 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV - LT trim, thanks to your video. One tip: When removing the piston from the compartment door, be careful not to remove it too forcefully, since when I was trying to get the piston off of the side hook, I exerted some pressure to get it off but caused the piston cylinder, which is hollow, to separate from its cap, which covered the top of the cylinder. Luckily, the cap is a separate piece from the cylinder, but you can see that the creator of this video does not cause the cylinder of the piston and its cap to be separated.

[@donnacohn2454]

Thank you Paul! I was able to replace my filter - the dealer was going to charge $50 for the install labor.

[@traneman27]

Thank you so much. I just did this in my 2023 Bolt and it worked perfectly. Took 60 seconds and I got the air filter from Amazon for $15. This is awesome.

[@idolhanz9842]

Please do a maintenance video on changing the wiper blades, changing the the AGM 12 volt Battery, changing exterior and interior lamps starting with headlights! That would be way cool to produce on any of those 2017 Bolt EV maintenance procedures!

[@chrismaki8396]

Thanks for the. incredibly simple video on how to replace filter. It did only take a couple of minutes and was so easy. Dealership wanted $149CDN! No doubt they will try to disqualify my warranty!!!

[@s.porter8646]

Thank you Paul, we are having fires and heavy smoke here in Washington state, have to do the filters on both cars

[@paulvachier]

Yeah same here in SoCal!

[@s.porter8646]

@@paulvachier we have an azure, that was harder to do the filter

[@michaeleberlin2499]

Thanks Paul for this video. It literally is as easy as you stated. Just changed my cabin air filter, baadaa-bing baadaa-boom, it’s done. Cheers!!!

[@RNbiker57]

Thanks friend! I just changed my filter and it was DISGUSTINGLY dirty. I appreciate the great video!

[@KTPurdy]

Amazing camera work and quite helpful instructions!

[@ScottHammer64]

Dealer wanted $55 for this service. I’m glad I opted for DIY!

[@joevenuto7154]

Fantastic! Thank you so much. My Bolt has been driving around in thick smoke from the wildfires in California, so I know I will have to do this soon.

[@deanhamilton4006]

Paul! That was awesome!! New Bolt owner of a used 2017. I've been wondering about this lately. Thanks for showing the way, brother!

[@aliceandliz]

Just changed my cabin air filter on my 2019 Bolt thanks to your video. Thanks a lot!

[@paulvachier]

Glad it helped!

[@jimmccall2689]

Very cool. There's No End in the crazy things people figure out...

[@aatheus]

Just what I needed. Thank you for saving me $100 at the dealer!

[@MojoJomo]

You. Are. The. Man! Thanks for sharing such a clear and concise how-to video. (And based on the dark color of my old filter, it was way overdue!)

[@chucolo531]

Worked wonderfully. And I’m a total klutz….Thx.

[@Davran2742]

Thanks for the video. The job is exactly like changing the cabin filter in my 4th-gen Prius.

[@WhevsSN]

Thanks for the clear instructions. Worked great for my 2021 Bolt. I was surprised that the piston only connects to one peg (via the bottom hole). I kept feeling around to make sure I wasn't missing a second peg. Not sure if that's the case for all years.

[@patriciasummers4457]

Thank you so much, Paul. Yes, Joe the wildfire smoke was a problem here too in Colorado in 2021. Be well everyone.

[@mikeyt1987]

It worked awesome! 2019 and my cabin smells fresh as a field of daisies 👍

[@AnnaHaferman]

Thanks for a great video. I was unable to get the piston off but realized I could reach it without taking it off. I have small hands; maybe not possible for larger hands.

[@tjam4229]

The dealer wanted $85 before tax to replace this air filter. THANKS!

[@365expressions5]

T Jam mine just said $115

[@wingedwheelerth3107]

Thanks for the video. It worked on my 22 EUV. The top rear of the glovebox needed to be pulled down, but it looks like GM anticipated this and put little finger holes on either side to allow for that. My bet is the stealerships use this technique.

[@the5thprofession]

My dealer wanted to charge me $250 for this! Thank you for your video

[@deciusaemilius]

Thanks, this made changing the air filter easy.

[@MarTin-ku4lx]

Thank you for the instructions! It was very well explained and to the point.

[@kpjoshiin]

Awesome.. thanks for the simple steps. Changed mine today on 2019 Bolt.

[@paullienard6836]

Paul your Awesome! Thank-you for trick on the Piston! Paul L.

[@gregl4715]

Thanks for the video, off to order the cabin air filter and DIY install!

[@Lucas-fq3gv]

Great video! Bolt 2022 EUV is exactly the same thing.

[@patriciawibisono4304]

Thank you for the super easy instructions!

[@amirmoradi9595]

Thank you so much! You helped me change the filter on my 2020 bolt super fast.

[@Krpfan]

I was quoted $110 at the dealership...Perhaps they were having a sale. Thanks for the video!

[@xkot6431]

You just saved me $120 -- many thanks!

[@garymarcos]

I hate to admit failing on this one, but when I gently pushed the piston away from the tab as described, the tab (the plastic male end which is part of the car), broke in a small area such that the piston would no longer hold fast in place. I was able to get the bottom attachment off (the part of the piston attached to the glove compartment door). So, I'll attach the middle piston back on the tab with a dab of superglue and then reattach the bottom piston per the manual's instructions. Bummer since other folks seem to be so successful, but thought I'd share so folks can make an informed decision on which path to go.

[@andreaaw2925]

I'm having the same challenge. The piston does not easily come off. I eventually got it off by pushing the connection with my nails... So you have to focus in on the circle connector. Don't push or pull on the piston.

[@jbalazer]

Yeah, these instructions did not work for me. The damper is held on tight. I had to squeeze the barbed end of the upper post to slide the damper off. It was difficult to do with my hands, and was easier with a tool like a 6 mm socket. It's kinda clear in the video that the barbed end of his post was crushed and mangled, so no wonder it came off easily for him.

[@MatthewPassell]

I just did this myself with my 2020 Bolt. Did reattaching things with superglue work for you?

[@garymarcos]

@@MatthewPassellyes, the superglue solution solved the problem for me. Good luck with your efforts and hopefully you won’t break it as did I.

[@garymarcos]

@@MatthewPassell yes, the superglue worked and the glove compartment works fine. We’ll see what happens the next time I have to replace the filter.

[@dieselslade7240]

Thank you so much!! Very thorough explanation. I feel confident changing mine now. Thanks again!!

[@jeandespatie935]

Super easy, thanks Paul!

[@Mukta108]

appreciate the video. just changed our filter

[@paulcamire]

Just changed my filter, thanks for the how too video 👌

[@sylvainbiensur7370]

Thank you ! Simple and effective ! I would say it took me about 2 minute from start to finish. I wonder how much the dealer would charge ?

[@tommasters1299]

AWESOME video, thank you!!

[@ShawnEllsworthshawnpellsworth]

Well done! Thank you very much!

[@megaroeny]

Thank you so much!! Gonna replace my filter on a used 2017 I got recently.

[@mratliff70]

Very clear instructions. Thanks.

[@dwnrange7812]

Is this the same for the 2023 model year Bolt?

[@rzu7120]

Is the filter only in use for outside air, or is it filtering recirculated air also?

[@dave5551]

Excellent, thank you.

[@trumpetart]

Very helpful, thank you!

[@steven4315]

Worked as shown.

[@rbbartho1]

Nice job! Thanks

[@emmettturner9452]

I cut the wire after soldering the second connection to take advantage of it sinking heat… otherwise my iron might reflow the other connection. You need a good cartridge-type iron to avoid that but mines still a Hakko T18 clone.

[@coniacman]

I used a Dremel and ground a little off the pin that holds cylinder arm to the glove box. I took just enough off so it was easy to pull off each time to change the filter. I didn't like doing it the way the video showed.

[@cryptogolfer8888]

You’re the man!

[@charlesmalmsten7723]

Gave a thumbs up just for pain in the nut XD

[@Bluewomanredstate]

Thank you!!!

[@rasm0225]

Whelp. Thank you. I used this info to find some dead mice babies in my air filter. 🐁

[@kimberlysmith2765]

Fabulous! Sure beats paying the dealer $99!

[@zacharyallee6752]

Top notch video sir! My only regret is that I have but 1 like to give!!

[@xoSavality]

*Much appreciated*

[@chriseidam7319]

Thanks.

[@tommckinney1489]

Thanks!

[@Kellhor]

Thanks man👍

[@driverbae9958]

Genius!

[@Sevenfeet0]

Great!

[@JoeRussellProductions]

Nice!

[@dennislyons3095]

WRONG--on our 2017 Bolt the pin for the damper is the same as the one on the door. It DOES NOT just 'push off". It is held as rigidly as the one on the door. Ours was built in April 2017.

[@kkuggahan9593]

❤

[@jackjohnson2101]

I wonder if you can get one that's not made in China.

[@jamesdsixl4823]

It cost me 60$ to get it changed today. Next time im gonna do it myself.

[@frankd2301]

You need more bracelets on your arms

[@racepnd]

Bull my dealer does them fir 44.00 us labour and GM part

[@kathychristianson6800]

Thanks!

[@Travis_Flora]

Thanks!